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Chok Dee Thai restaurantvsAuntie Gaik Lean's
Both restaurants are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Chok Dee Thai Restaurant ranks marginally better than Auntie Gaik Lean's. Chok Dee Thai Restaurant comes in at #6 in Penang with endorsements from 2 reviews including Lonely Planet, Time Out.
Chok Dee Thai restaurant
Lonely Planet
Time Out
231-D Jalan Burma, Penang Island 10350, Malaysia
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Lonely Planet "Menu highlights include squid in lemon sauce and hor mok (curry and fish flavoured set custard), Thai-style otak otak (steamed curry)." Full review
Time Out "There’s a charm to its simple interior, an intimacy that gives you a feeling as if you’re stepping into their personal dining room. And the food they serve is pretty good too." Full review
Auntie Gaik Lean's Time Out
Michelin Guide
Lebuh Bishop, Penang Island, Malaysia
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Time Out "Despite the house specialty of nasi kerabu and kerabu bihun or glass noodles that are both rather good, we preferred to try the grilled brinjal slathered generously with tangy, sautéed pounded sambal." Full review
Michelin Guide1 Star
"Chef Gaik Lean has been guarding her secret recipes for decades and she makes no compromises in terms of food quality. Many items are made from scratch" Full review
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Also try nasi ulam, an old-time recipe.
